2. What we’ll do today Learn how to use library resources Figure out what search strategies to employ to satisfy assignment requirements Learn how to identify best resources to use
4. The assignment Pros and cons of genetically manipulated food Pros and cons of the use of antibiotics in animal feed Monoculture vspolyculture – native vs introduced plants Humane treatment of farm animals vs food costs Nutritionalismvs whole food recommendations
5. What I need to know to begin this project Primary vs. Secondary resources Scholarly v. Popular Boolean Logic Identifying search terms
6. ONU ID is Library card EVA Eva Maglott 00021559801 Eva Maglott Please use all digits in your student ID number.
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8. Start big and then use patterns you see in the results list to narrow your topic
9. Most resources will have built into their system a “thesaurus” or “subject” or suggested topics links, use them
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11. Google and Wikipedia Aren’t evil Can prove valuable Can’t be used as a source Turn to the databases for source materials From the University of Wisconsin Library, worksheet for evaluating web sites
12. Google Scholar See “Google Scholar” tab at Research guide for information about off-campus access ONU buys Full-text database Google asks to link to content OhioLINK Permits Google to link to full-text Run Google Search ONU user sees licensed full-text articles
14. What about the internet? Currency * The timeliness of the information. Relevance/Coverage *The depth and importance of the information. Authority *The source of the information. Accuracy *The reliability of the information. Purpose/Objectivity *The possible bias present in the information. *The CRAAP acronym and descriptions are from Meriam Library at California State University Chico. Used with permission.
15. What do I do next? Oh no!! There are so many, and they are so big!!!
25. Journal Articles Not limited to just scholarly peer reviewed articles, however, never hurts to include these! Can start with the general Academic Search Complete Look at list and see if others sound like possibilities (head to subject specific databases)
39. QUESTIONS? Ask at the Front Desk Phone the Reference Desk – 2185 (see library page for available hours) Contact by E-mail t-moritz@onu.edu Use Chat Help feature or the IM